WARREN ("MAC") McINMAN
(R.I.P.)

Mac McInman passed away on 9th October 2013, after a short battle with
cancer. Mac played in the 'The Silhouettes' and 'Sound Advice'
before joining 'The Kavalliers', and backed many NZ iconic singers. He also
played in resident bands at the Delmonico Coffee Lounge, Surfside Ballroom and
the Romaleigh Reception Lounge. At the time of his death Mac was rhythm
guitarist and vocalist for 'The Kavalliers'.

TRIBUTES

I worked with Mac at the Delmonico. These were great days, and Mac was a
really great Band Leader. We had huge fun and loved our music.
Mac created an ambience of trust and camaraderie that made music fun
beyond belief, and even though our ways parted, I'll never forget his
leadership. - Tony Blomfield

Like so many of us, my association with Mac came about through music.
In my case I helped out on bass when the incumbent was absent in “Sound
Advice” plus joined Mac in the “Gilmores” special trade nights band on
occasion while he was still employed by them. When he needed his
back operation(s), I fed him all sorts of self-help books to assist his
rehabilitation but I suspect it was his unique sense of humour that
actually helped most ! He will be missed……….. -
John Campion

Photos of musicians who attended Mac's funeral. Unfortunately
some had already left, so we are missing a few.... Click on the
thumbnails to view larger photos, or on the link below each photo to view
it at full size.

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to Gib Williamson's guitar tribute to
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It was very sad to receive the news
of Mac's passing even though we knew it was a matter of time. I had the
privilege of playing music with Mac in, I think, the Mk4 line-up of The
Silhouettes in the late sixties. He was a very competent musician and
vocalist, a great guy with an 'off the wall' sense of humour. I have
enjoyed the few reunions of the Silhouettes at birthday parties and at the
annual musician's bash. He will be sorely missed. A legend of his time
really. - Mal Finlayson

To Mac's family we send our best
wishes at this difficult time. We had some fun back in the day & he
brought much pleasure to many people with his music. Will be sadly
missed. Love - Ray & Chrissy Woolf